Katherine Memory Jones, a 26-year-old woman from Charlotte, NC, tragically passed away on October 15, 2016. Known affectionately as "Ketie," Katherine was a beloved member of her community. On the night of her death, she had been out with friends at a local bar in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. After declining multiple offers for a ride home, she chose to walk, as she often did, enjoying one of the last warm nights of the year.
Her friends described her as street-smart and always carrying pepper spray for protection.
Katherine was last seen on surveillance footage walking down Central Avenue towards Hamorton Place. Moments later, she was shot. A nearby resident, who initially mistook the gunshots for fireworks, discovered her body and called the police. Despite the quick response, Katherine had already succumbed to her injuries. The investigation revealed that the shooter likely approached her on foot, as her body was found away from the sidewalk, suggesting she was taken by surprise.
The case remains unsolved, with no significant leads or arrests made. Surveillance footage captured a car near the scene, but the driver has not been identified. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has continued to appeal to the public for any information that could help solve the case. Katherine's murder has left her family and friends devastated, and the Plaza Midwood community shaken. Despite increased patrols and a reward for information, the mystery of Katherine's death persists, leaving more questions than answers.
